The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 28-08-2023

 

1-Slumped (Noun) : अचानक भारी गिरावट आ जाना: To fall suddenly and by a large amount

Synonyms: Droop, Slump Down

Antonyms: Sit Upright, Perk Up, Erect, Perky

Sentence: Exhausted from a long day of work, he slumped into the chair and closed his eyes.

2-Admonished(Verb) : डाँटना, फटकारना: To reprimand or scold someone firmly

Synonyms: Reproached, Chastised, Rebuked

Antonyms: Praised, Commended, Applauded

Sentence: The teacher admonished the student for constantly interrupting the class and reminded him of the importance of respecting others' turns to speak.

3-Contravention(Noun) : उल्‍लंघन: Violating or going against a law, rule

Synonyms: Infringement, Breach, Transgression

Antonyms: Compliance, Adherence, Observance

Sentence: The company's dumping of hazardous waste into the river was in contravention of environmental regulations, leading to severe penalties and legal consequences.

4-Prance (Verb) : उछल-कूद करना: To move with high spirits or lively steps, especially in a playful or proud manner.

Synonyms: Dance, Skip, Strut, Caper, Frolic

Antonyms: Stumble, Trudge, Plod, Lumber

Sentence: The little girl couldn't contain her excitement and began to prance around the room, twirling and leaping with joy.

5-RAMS(Noun): A heavy object used to break down doors or walls in ancient warfare.

Sentence: The ancient city's gates were reinforced with iron to withstand attacks from enemy rams.

6-ERRANT(Adjective): Behaving badly in some way, especially by disobeying your parents or leaving home; not behaving in an acceptable way

Synonyms: Wandering, Wayward, Stray

Antonyms: Obedient, Directed, Focused

Sentence: The errant golf ball flew off course and landed in the neighbouring fairway.

7-SCAVENGING(Noun): The act of searching for or collecting discarded or leftover items, especially food or materials, in order to survive or utilize them.

Synonyms: Foraging, Rummaging

Antonyms: Wasting, Discarding

Sentence: Some animals are skilled at scavenging for edible plants and insects in their environment.

8-WAFTS(Noun, verb): To float or be carried gently through the air, often with a pleasant smell or sound.

Synonyms: Gust, Draft, Sweep

Antonyms: Stillness, Calm

Sentence: As they walked through the garden, they could feel the cool wafts of the evening breeze.

9-HEIST(Noun, Verb): A robbery or theft, especially one involving a significant amount of money, valuable items, or a large-scale operation.

Synonyms: robbery, burglary, plunder, burglarize

Antonyms: Restitution, Reimbursement.

Sentence: The daring heist at the jewellery store shocked the entire city, as the thieves made off with millions in diamonds and gold.

10-RAZED: To completely destroy

Synonyms: Bulldoze, Obliterate

Antonyms: Build, Construct, Erect

Sentence: After the fire broke out in the factory, it was so intense that it razed the entire building to the ground, leaving nothing but ashes behind.

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